2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-07-27UTC16:18:55+00:002016-07-27The Palestine Youth Orchestra on their first UK tour perform a lively mix of Western and Arabic music with passion and a strong humanitarian message in the programming.Passion and Humanity: the Palestine Youth Orchestra on their first UK touren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-palestine-youth-orchestra-sian-edwards-nai-barghouti-july-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Smythehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/files/40601-david-smythe.jpgDavid the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.https://bachtrack.com/files/43147-myimage.jpg299350Sian EdwardsKatie Vandyck2016-Jul-25, Perth Concert Hall (Horsecross): Palestine Youth Orchestrahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/perth-concert-hall-horsecross/palestine-youth-orchestra/25-july-2016/19-302016-07-252016-07-25Perth Concert Hall (Horsecross)PerthScotlandUnited KingdomPH1 5HZ56.3978020371304-3.429493904113774

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-11-09UTC15:38:29+00:002015-11-07Mozart and the Brits offered the chance to hear Britten and rarely performed Malcolm Arnold, courtesy of the Sydney Symphony. Mozart and the Brits in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mozart-britten-arnold-haveron-sydney-symphony-november-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTony Burkehttps://bachtrack.com/files/30538-sydney_symphony_keith_saunders.jpg510287Sydney Symphony OrchestraKeith Saunders2015-Nov-05, City Recital Hall: Mozart and the Britshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/city-recital-hall/mozart-and-the-brits/05-november-2015/19-002015-11-052015-11-05City Recital HallSydneyNew South WalesAustralia2-12 Angel Place-33.867139151.207114000000054

In this double bill, we get a violently enthusiastic little farce from Donizetti which, though fiery, is definitely not his best work; but next, we are treated to the revival of a brilliant, beautiful one-act opera by Malcolm Arnold.

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-05UTC10:44:20+00:002015-03-04In this double bill, we get a violently enthusiastic little farce from Donizetti which, though fiery, is definitely not his best work; but next, we are treated to the revival of a brilliant, beautiful one-act opera by Malcolm Arnold. Save room for seconds: I pazzi per progetto & The Dancing Masteren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pazzi-dancing-master-guildhall-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCharlotte Valorihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/files/173-charlotte_valori.jpgCharlotte Valori read Classics at Christ Church, Oxford. As a classicist, her main interest is Greek tragedy and its reception by later cultures, which has led to a continuing passion for theatre and opera. Charlotte reviews for several online magazines, and won the Bachtrack Opera Award 2015 for Best Written English Review. Follow her on Twitter @operissima.https://bachtrack.com/files/8457-dancing_master_emma_kerr_prue_robin_bailey_monsieur_clive_barda_resize.jpg300465Alison Rose (Miranda) and Robin Bailey (Monsieur)Clive Barda2015-Mar-02, Guildhall School of Music & Drama: Silk Street Theatre: The Dancing Master/ I Pazzi per progettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/guildhall-school-of-music-drama-silk-street-theatre/the-dancing-master-i-pazzi-per-progetto/02-march-2015/19-002015-03-022015-03-09Guildhall School of Music & Drama: Silk Street TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DT51.5194998-0.0924324999999733

2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-07-14UTC10:21:43+00:002014-07-13Jamie Phillips and The Hallé orchestra brought an evening of mystery and magic to Manchester in a programme of English classics.An Evening of English Classics in Manchesteren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-halle-phillips-english-july-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHolly Harrisonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/5948-jamie_phillips_russell_duncan.jpg275413Jamie PhillipsRussell Duncan2014-Jul-12, Bridgewater Hall: Hallé Proms: The Lark Ascending - An Evening of English Classicshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/bridgewater-hall/halle-proms-the-lark-ascending-an-evening-of-english-classics/12-july-2014/19-302014-07-122014-07-12Bridgewater HallManchesterNorth-WestUnited KingdomM2 3WS53.4751551793172-2.24601745605469http://www.halle.co.uk/concerts-tickets.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&day=12&month=7&year=2014https://bachtrack.com/files/16163-10154306_758283170850993_748217396_n.jpg3

There was a noticeable difference in the audience who had come to this Prom from those who had attended the rather more serious Proms in the preceding week: colourful clothing. Gone were the sombre suits; in came casual summer dress in every imaginable colour under the sun.

Unless you’re actually performing it liturgically, it’s very difficult to know what to do with sacred music these days. The masses of Palestrina, the motets of Byrd, the cantatas of Bach – all seem to merit our attention today, but not for the religious reasons for which they were originally written.

The Royal Overseas League (RSOL), occupies the auspicious address of 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh. It looks out over the city's historic skyline, the most westerly point of which is the prominent Castle Rock.19-year-old local guitarist Sean Shibe is the winner of the 2011 ROSL Annual Music Competition, Strings Section – only the second guitarist in 59 years achieve this.